Avocado pits definitely make our list of food scraps you should never throw out. With a little patience, they can grow into ...

Unlock the secrets to starting seeds the right way. Simple steps can lead to successful sprouting and gardening triumphs.

Learn essential tips for starting seeds indoors, from timing and seed selection to proper watering and lighting.

Prices of many things have gone up significantly in recent times. One way to combat that, as a gardener, is to start plants ...

Shop for plants at the many plant sales taking place around Sonoma County this month. (Erik Castro / For The Press Democrat file) Willowside School Nursey plant sale: A large variety of plants ranging ...

Growing plants from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. In Connecticut, late winter is the time to start many cold-weather crops indoors, so they’re strong and ready to move outside ...

Emma Erler, host of Homegrown NH and lead horticulturist with Kirkwood Gardens, says New Hampshire gardeners can finally get their hands in the soil! She starts her pepper seeds in early March, due to ...

For many people, starting seeds indoors feels like the true beginning of gardening season. Tiny green sprouts on a windowsill promise tomatoes, peppers, and flowers in the months ahead. But growing ...

If you want the sweet satisfaction of harvesting your own sun-ripened berries from the garden this summer, then strawberries are the perfect place to start. Strawberries are easy-to-grow, even from ...

Starting seeds at home is easier than it looks and can save money while giving you stronger plants. Use a light, well draining seed starting mix and plant seeds at the recommended depth (usually 2–3 ...

As winter lingers, many gardeners are looking for ways to get their hands dirty. Starting seeds indoors gives gardeners greater control over growing conditions, resulting in healthier, more resilient ...

Seed-starting pots with drainage holes (or DIY seed-starting pots) Seed-starting mix Labels Plastic seed trays and seed-starter kits are super easy for growing seeds indoors. But you can dig through ...